New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans (11-36, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (31-14, second in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Spurs play New Orleans. The Spurs are 18-12 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio averages 117.9 points while outscoring opponents by 5.3 points per game. The Pelicans are 4-7 against the rest of their division. New Orleans gives up 122.1 po...

The Pelicans host the Lakers tonight for their third meeting of the season, as Luka Doncic and LeBron James face Zion Williamson.

Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego highlighted Saddiq Bey’s standout performance in Friday’s 133-127 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, saying, “He’s been fantastic for us. Stepped up big in moments like these and… he wants to win. He’s a winner at his core.” Borrego also praised Jeremiah Fears for his defensive impact despite limited offensive […] The post James Borrego praises Pelicans’ effort against Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Trey Murphy III created an incredible circus shot highlight during the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Murphy is midway through the fifth season of his NBA career with the Pelicans. He has shined as one of the best two-way players on the team while showcasing a strong 3-point shot […] The post Watch Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III hit a circus shot plus an and-1 vs. Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Nets led 98-90 with three minutes to play, but allowed the Grizzlies to score the game's final 13 points for a 103-98 loss in Memphis on Sunday evening. Noah Clowney and Tyrese Martin led Brooklyn with 17 points each.

The Denver Nuggets are set to play the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. Jamal Murray is among the Nuggets listed on the injury report for the game, however. So, is Murray playing tonight vs. the Pelicans? Murray has dealt with some injury concerns this season. He is currently battling a left ankle sprain as […] The post Is Jamal Murray playing tonight? Nuggets vs. Pelicans injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The New York Knicks have made calls to the New Orleans Pelicans regarding guard Jose Alvarado and center Yves Missi, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto on SNY. The discussions follow the Knicks’ ongoing efforts to adjust their roster around underperforming pieces like Gershon Yabusele. Alvarado, 27, is in the first year of a two-year, […] The post Knicks explore Pelicans’ Alvarado, Missi in trade talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Winners of four of their last five, the Detroit Pistons will look to slow the momentum of the resurgent Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. The Pistons are still waiting to see if Cade Cunningham can return from a one-game injury absence after hurting his wrist earlier in the week. Here is everything we know […] The post Is Cade Cunningham playing tonight? Pistons vs. Clippers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Rockets are point guard hunting.

The Knicks could be looking westward to make some roster upgrades, with two Pelicans players showing up on their radar.

The Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103, as Luka Doncic dropped a 30-point, 10-assist performance on Tuesday night. Lakers’ LeBron James also contributed 30 points, Deandre Ayton with 18 and 11 rebounds, winning for the fourth time in their past five games while sending the Pelicans to their eighth straight loss. On […] The post Lakers’ Doncic, James 30 points each to dethrone Pelicans appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jordan Poole and the New Orleans Pelicans, on their off day, took some time to talk to young fans and have them ask about what life in the NBA is like. Little did Poole know that he was about to be reminded of the biggest turning point of his career on a random Thursday afternoon. […] The post Young fan asks Pelicans’ Jordan Poole crazy Draymond Green question appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Pacers and Bulls are among the teams with interest in Pelicans center Yves Missi, sources tell Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com. Multiple reports have indicated that Indiana has inquired about the second-year big man. According to Afseth, the Pacers are believed to have some traction in trade talks for Missi, with Bennedict Mathurin potentially heading […]

All Times EST Monday, Jan. 19 NBA Milwaukee at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Oklahoma City at Cleveland, 2:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Washington, 3 p.m. Dallas at New York, 5 p.m. Utah at San Antonio, 5 p.m. Indiana at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Detroit, 8 p.m. Miami at Golden State, 10 p.m. NHL Buffalo at Carolina, 1:30 p.m. Washington at Colorado, 4 p.m. Pittsburgh at Seattle, 5 p.m. San Jose at Florida, 6 p.m. Minnesota at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Vegas, 8 p.m....

Jose Alvarado insists the wait is nearly over. As the New Orleans Pelicans navigate an uneven season and the uncertainty of the NBA Trade Deadline, the reserve guard says a return from injury is imminent. The undrafted dynamo from Georgia Tech, sidelined with an oblique injury, spoke candidly about his recovery, the mental strain of […] The post Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado addresses injury return, NBA Trade Deadline rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NBA trade deadline is on Thursday, February 5, and buzz around the league is growing louder. With the New Orleans Pelicans involved in numerous rumors, it appears the latest speculation has the Detroit Pistons linked to a possible trade for Herb Jones. It’s said that the Pistons are considering moving Jaden Ivey before the […] The post NBA rumors: Pistons linked to Herb Jones trade as Pelicans posturing continues appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The New Orleans Pelicans have been a major disappointment this season, currently sitting at 10-36 after a recent home loss to the Detroit Pistons. The continued struggles have led some to believe that the Pelicans will be sellers as opposed to buyers at the upcoming trade deadline, although it remains to be seen how things […] The post NBA rumors: Buzz builds around Pacers-Pelicans trade, but there’s a hold-up appeared first on ClutchPoints .

A dispiriting loss to a shorthanded Detroit Pistons squad has forced a stark reckoning for the New Orleans Pelicans. The current starting lineup continues to dig early holes that prove too deep for Zion Williamson to escape, and James Borrego knows change is overdue. Developing rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen is and should be […] The post Why Pelicans must consider Yves Missi, Derik Queen starting lineup change appeared first on ClutchPoints .

There have been mixed reports about whether the Nets are open to trading Michael Porter Jr. ahead of the February 5 deadline, and one report said the Pelicans are shutting down trade inquiries on Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones, among others. However, those three players currently sit atop the Warriors‘ trade wishlist, sources tell […]